The Community Outreach Centre serves as a vital bridge between Mody University, Lakshmangarh, and the rural communities of the Lakshmangarh-Sikar-Shekhawati region. Guided by dedicated faculty and staff, students actively engage in structured social upliftment programmes aimed at fostering sustainable rural development. Through a range of impactful projects and community initiatives, the University reaffirms its commitment to being a responsible and contributing member of society extending the benefits of education and progress beyond its campus walls.
In the previous years the University has donated for various uses compiled as under-
| S. No. | Type of Donation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Donation Paid to Raghunath Hospital |
| 2 | Donation at other Places for Medical Purpose |
| 3 | Donation Paid to Friends of Tribal Society |
| 4 | Donation Paid to PHD Rural Development Foundation – for Water Harvesting |
| 5 | Details of Donation Paid to Raghunath Balika Vidyalaya |
| 6 | Donation Paid at Other Places for Education Purpose |
| 7 | Donations Paid to People’s Welfare Society – Distribution of Quilt For Poor And Needy People |
| 8 | Donations at Other Places for Social Purpose |
Projects & Programs
The Youth Social Responsibility Club at Mody University actively participates in the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, a flagship government initiative designed to uplift rural India. By adopting five local villages, Bhuriya Ka Bas, Bau, Yalsar, Lalasi, and Narodara, the university bridges the gap between higher education and community development. The program instills a sense of duty in students, engaging them through household surveys, technological support, and educational street plays focusing on health and hygiene. Through these interactive initiatives, students utilize their knowledge base to drive socio-economic betterment, fostering a spirit of peace and social cohesiveness while addressing real-world rural challenges.
Mody University recognizes nature as a sublime creation that fosters growth and nourishment for all living beings. Reflecting this philosophy, the university has undertaken extensive tree and shrub plantation drives across Lakshmangarh, enhancing the local ecosystem at sites such as Adarsh Vidhya Mandir, Raghunath Hospital, the Link Road from the Mody University Gate to the Post Office, and Sewa Sadan Vidhya Bharti.
Furthering these conservation efforts, the horticulture team recently planted nearly one hundred Neem trees at the Jeevan Jheel and Banjara Basti sewage treatment plants, employing sustainable practices like drip irrigation for water conservation. To date, the university has enriched its Lakshmangarh campus with over 11,000 specimens of vegetation spanning nearly 300 diverse varieties.
leged children and families. The club has spearheaded numerous philanthropic efforts, from emergency disaster relief such as raising funds and supplies for the Kerala Flood Relief to health initiatives like hosting large-scale blood donation camps.
During the pandemic, the club pivoted to virtual outreach, conducting COVID-19 awareness sessions and a “mask-making and distribution” event to support the community. Regular engagement remains a cornerstone of the club, including:
- Educational Outreach: Celebrating Independence Day and Children’s Day with students at Bal Seva Sadan and visiting the Kasturba Sewa Sansthan orphanage.
- Material Support: Organising cloth and footwear distribution drives for campus labourers.
- Creative Engagement: Hosting events like the ‘Azadi ke Rang’ drawing competition to foster historical awareness through art.
Through these diverse activities, Karuna Club continues to bridge the gap between students and the community, fostering a deep-rooted spirit of empathy and social responsibility.
Through its Centre for Community Outreach and Philanthropy, the university provides significant financial support to Raghunath Hospital to enhance medical facilities within the Lakshmangarh region. Beyond direct funding, the centre actively organises medical check-up and healthcare camps specifically tailored for the rural population.
In response to the pandemic, the university further extended its support by donating to the Covid Care Centre under the Government of Rajasthan in Lakshmangarh, ensuring vital resources were available during unprecedented times.
The university consistently supports the Friends of Tribal Society to strengthen the social, economic, and educational foundations of tribal communities. By providing substantial financial contributions, the institution aims to enhance the overall quality of life and create sustainable opportunities for growth within these underserved populations. This initiative reflects the university’s broader commitment to inclusive development and community empowerment.
In alignment with its commitment to sustainable infrastructure, the Mody University has provided financial support to the PHD Rural Development Foundation to bolster water harvesting initiatives. This contribution facilitates the development of effective water management systems, ensuring long-term environmental conservation and resource availability for the surrounding rural communities.
Mody University of Science and Technology (MUST) remains steadfast in its mission to improve educational infrastructure and access within rural communities, specifically focusing on empowering the girl’s child. A significant part of this commitment involves providing financial aid and mentorship to schools like Raghunath Balika Vidhyalaya.
Beyond infrastructure, university students actively engage with these communities by conducting weekly classes. These sessions are designed to foster holistic development through:
- Awareness Programmes: Educating young girls on personal and social hygiene.
- Ethical Foundations: Teaching essential moral values.
- Social Advocacy: Promoting gender sensitisation.
- Individual Support: Offering one-to-one counselling sessions to address personal and academic challenges.
This dedication to education extends nationwide, as the university consistently contributes to various educational causes across the country to ensure quality learning opportunities are available to all.
To support the local community during the harsh winter months in Lakshmangarh, where temperatures often drop below freezing, Mody University conducts an annual quilt distribution drive. Organised in collaboration with the People’s Welfare Society, this initiative collectively known as Project Sambal aims to provide warmth and protection to the poor and needy. By consistently supporting these winter relief efforts, the university ensures that vulnerable members of the society are better equipped to withstand the extreme seasonal conditions.
As part of its commitment to food security and community support, the Centre for Community Outreach and Philanthropy manages the distribution of organic wheat produced on the university’s agricultural land. This initiative provides essential nutritional support to underprivileged families in Lakshmangarh and its surrounding areas, including Banjara Basti, Satiya Basti, Ambedkar Basti, and various municipal wards.
During these distribution drives, the university collaborates closely with local government officials, such as the SDM, DSP, and Nagar Palika Chairman to ensure that aid reaches those most in need. Thousands of kilogrammes of wheat are distributed in organized phases, with the horticulture team and university administration overseeing the logistics to maintain safety and efficiency. These efforts have been widely commended by local authorities and the community for fostering a spirit of civic responsibility and welfare.
The Centre for Community Outreach and Philanthropy implemented several key initiatives to enhance the quality of education in local community schools. To improve the learning environment, the centre undertook significant infrastructure projects, including the renovation of classrooms and corridors, floor tiling, and the donation of water coolers.
The university also prioritised student well-being and physical education by distributing school uniforms, providing free karate training for self-defence, and developing sports facilities, such as a fully equipped badminton ground and basketball courts. Beyond these physical improvements, the centre has directly supported the academic aspirations of the youth by providing scholarships to students, fostering a brighter future through dedicated community support.
Under this innovative initiative, Mody University has developed a system where faculty members visit various schools to deliver technology-based keynote speeches. These sessions are designed to help school-level students recognise the importance of emerging technologies, including the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence and their real-world applications.
Notable engagements include:
- Internet of Things (IoT) & AI Integration Seminars: Faculty from the CSE Department conduct interactive sessions at various institutions, now expanded to cover how AI and IoT work together to power smart systems from connected homes to intelligent healthcare devices.
- Artificial Intelligence Awareness Sessions: Dedicated sessions introduce students to foundational AI concepts such as machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Real-world demonstrations, including live interactions with AI tools and chatbots, make abstract concepts tangible and exciting for young learners.
- Engagement Tools: To maintain high student engagement, particularly for those in the 11th and 12th standards, the seminars utilise powerful visualisations, video clips, and AI-powered interactive platforms to explain underlying technologies. Students are encouraged to experiment with beginner-friendly AI tools, sparking curiosity through hands-on experience.
- Responsible AI & Digital Literacy: Recognising that the next generation will grow up alongside AI, sessions also address ethical considerations, data privacy, and the responsible use of AI, equipping students with not just technical knowledge, but critical thinking skills for the digital age.
- Career Guidance: These programmes go beyond technical theory, discussing the future scope and career opportunities within AI, machine learning, data science, and the broader tech industry to inspire the next generation of engineers, researchers, and innovators.
Through this outreach, Mody University bridges the gap between secondary education and advanced technical fields, ensuring that students are not just consumers of AI but informed, future-ready contributors to it. By fostering a deeper interest in innovation among young learners, the university continues to play a vital role in shaping a technologically empowered generation.